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Record 1 2006-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

Ritonavir (trade name Norvir) is one of a class of anti-HIV drugs called protease inhibitors. These drugs work by blocking a part of HIV called protease. When protease is blocked, HIV makes copies of itself that can't infect new cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

Le ritonavir, dont le nom commercial est Norvir, est un [...] antirétroviral [utilisé pour] maîtriser l'infection au VIH. Il peut être utilisé seul à titre d'inhibiteur de la protéase ou en association avec d'autres médicaments dont il fait augmenter les concentrations sanguines.

Spanish

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